End of Life Therapeutic Videography in Pediatrics: Feasibility and Acceptability
Title
End of Life Therapeutic Videography in Pediatrics: Feasibility and Acceptability
Creator
Hirsh CD; Grossoehme DH; Tsirambidis H; Richner G; Friebert S
Identifier
Publisher
Omega
Date
2022
Subject
Bereavement; End-of-life; Pediatrics; Therapeutic videography
Description
Purpose: This study aimed to determine the feasibility and acceptability of using videography to alleviate the stress of anticipatory mourning in pediatric palliative care patients. A secondary aim was to expand palliative/end of life care research by performing a more comprehensive examination of children's experiences with life-shortening illness. Method(s): Eligible patients ages eight and older made a legacy video with the assistance of investigative staff and completed a questionnaire to evaluate their emotional states before and after making the video. Bereaved parents also received a questionnaire to assess the impact of the legacy. Result(s): Nine patients enrolled and eight completed the study through the therapeutic exit interview. Most reported decreased anxiety and a positive experience. Conclusion(s): Therapeutic videography is feasible and acceptable to accomplish and can improve the emotional state of participants. Conducting research requiring active participation of patients very near the end of life proved to be challenging.
Citation List Month
April 2022 List
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Citation
Hirsh CD; Grossoehme DH; Tsirambidis H; Richner G; Friebert S, “End of Life Therapeutic Videography in Pediatrics: Feasibility and Acceptability,” Pediatric Palliative Care Library, accessed April 2, 2023, https://pedpalascnetlibrary.omeka.net/items/show/18018.